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If the channel is being sent out as MPEG2 then I think they have to leave it as 4:3 like Alan is saying since many of those people are probably still watching on old 4:3 CRT tube TVs.

If they are sending it out as an MPEG 4 SD channel, then yes I think they should be sending it out as a 16:9 (850x480 resolution) SD signal, since the MPEG 4 receivers have the ability to send the picture out letterboxed or cropped if the user wants it those ways. Actually I wish they would send out all of the MPEG4 SD channels that way.

Cinemoi is on 101° TPN 6 according to the new data provided by gct so it has to be MPEG2.

I don't think it's as good as TCM, I watch TCM a lot but haven't found a movie to watch on this channel yet. I did tune in to see Bardot in the nude and she did not disappoint but so far that's about it. I'm sure they will have some that I would like to see though.

So if Directv is going to add a channel as irrelevant and niche as this why couldn't they add the Funimation network or a million other sd only channels that aren't available on Directv.

This might be a cheap addition. Money is usually the driving factor. Funimation is a niche as well. And probably irrelevant as well, as it doesn't cause people to switch providers over it.

[Disclaimer] The definition of "soon" is based solely on DirecTV's interpretation of the word, and all similarities with dictionary definitions of the word "soon" are purely coincidental and should not be interpreted as a time frame that will come to pass within a reasonable amount of time.

That would be the same Funimation that Fios dropped for lack of viewership earlier this year?

From what I can see, Funimation Channel is only available on AT&T U-Verse, and some smaller podunk IPTV/Cable systems. None of the big ones carry it as a channel, although some carry it as an "On Demand" service.

Just by being carried on DirecTV Cinemoi already has about 3 times as much coverage as Funimation - not counting On Demand services.

My wife found the channel on day 1.... didn't need to be told about it. I know this, because 2 movies from the channel appeared on the DVR the next day.

[Disclaimer] The definition of "soon" is based solely on DirecTV's interpretation of the word, and all similarities with dictionary definitions of the word "soon" are purely coincidental and should not be interpreted as a time frame that will come to pass within a reasonable amount of time.